Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- Ouse Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Gold Arm Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Monk Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Feeding Roman York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Guildhall